The Outdoor Gear We Recommend
We may have a little bit of a hoarding problem. Good gear need not be expensive, but it has to improve the experience in some way. Whether it’s the right rod, a certain bait, or the world’s best rainsuit, we’ll give unfiltered opinions on what we use and why we use it.
No tackle shop on earth provides more specialized gear for bass than Tackle Warehouse. If you want it, they've got it in stock — whether it's a proven winner or the newest items on the market — and their service is exceptional.
Back to Knoxville: Tournament-Winning Lures for the Tennessee River
As we head toward the 2023 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, the 2019 iteration of the big event seems like a lifetime ago. Since then, we’ve gone through “the split,” COVID, and three more Classics. This time the derby will be a few weeks later in March, and we’ve had a relatively mild winter, but if you’re looking for early hints of what could happen, consider some of the following lure choices.
Gustafson’s Best Bets for September Lake of the Woods Smallmouths
In addition to being a Bassmaster Elite Series winner and now a four-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, Jeff Gustafson is also one of Canada’s most decorated anglers. He lives and guides on Lake of the Woods. With our trip there approaching, I called “Gussy,” who was kind enough to fill me in on some of the best baits to pack.
The Kenora Dinner Jacket (and Shoes to Match)
I lied last week when I said that I was done shopping for our trip to Lake of the Woods. Since then Pete and I celebrated our anniversary, and since we have everything that we need, we didn’t exchange gifts. Instead, we spent a day together, which included a few hours at a local outlet mall. We didn’t buy much, but I found a couple of really nice things that are perfect for the trip.
I’ve Got a Few New Items for Canada, Too
Hanna is stocked up with new gear for our forthcoming trip to Ballard’s Black Island on Lake of the Woods. I couldn’t let her be all fancy and new while I dragged my raggedy old gear up north, so I got some of my own. I’m excited to test them out as we (hopefully) wear out the smallies, enjoy a shore lunch or sit around an evening campfire.
